‘American Quilter’ Archives
Free – Pieced Alphabet Patterns – A-Z
Our free pattern this week consists of pieced letters for the entire alphabet, from A-Z! These letter patterns are full size and finish 3 1/2″ X 3 1/2″. You can reduce or enlarge them to a size that fits your project. Spell out entire words, initials, or use the [Read More]
10 Simple Rules for Quilting as a Team by Deb Karasik and Janet Mednick
Forest Wildflowers This colorful quilt evolved out of the collaborative quiltmaking friendship that began when we met at the San Francisco Quilt Guild. Janet, a seasoned, self-taught quilter and quilting teacher, recognized Deb’s blossoming talent as a novice quilter [Read More]
Free – Rose of Sharon Table Runner Pattern by Sharon Pederson
This Rose of Sharon runner will look beautiful on any table. The three-block appliquéd design was created by Sharon Pederson using three of the lovely block designs submitted in the Rose of Sharon Block Challenge sponsored by the Electric Quilt Company. You’ll find [Read More]
Sneak peek at the September 2012 issue of American Quilter magazine
I’m so excited about the September 2012 issue of American Quilter magazine that I can’t wait to share a little about the upcoming articles and patterns. But will you be receiving this issue at home? The answer is yes IF you are an AQS member whose membership is up to [Read More]
Quilters’ Champion by Marjorie L. Russell
Penny McMorris Photo: Gregory Solaris, Solaris Photography She hasn’t made a quilt she’d like to show you, she quit teaching after only two years, and she would rather the spotlight be on others. Even so, Penny McMorris is one of today’s most recognized [Read More]
FREE – Brilliant Cut Block Pattern by Candy Goff
Piecing a complex block with set-in seams and pivots is sometimes easier to accomplish by hand than by machine. Here are step-by-step strategies for piecing a Brilliant Cut block. The pattern includes complete directions, hints, and full-size templates. Start your very [Read More]
Meet the Staff- Christine N. Brown
We would like to introduce you to Christine Brown, Editor-In-Chief of American Quilter magazine. Christine has been a quilter since the early 1970s, and her extensive background in quilt-related activities is essential to her role with American Quilter magazine. She has [Read More]
Rainbow Rotini mystery quilt by Pat Bruck
American Quilter reader Pat Bruck followed the clues in the three most recent issues of AQ and was the first to post her completed quilt in the Rainbow Rotini Mystery Quilt Group at www.MyQuiltPlace.com. If you’re an AQS member, you can access all three installments of [Read More]
The Rest of the Story….
Back in January of this year, I posted a story about an astonishing hexagon quilt top and a quilter, Lori Hiedeman, reaching out to a friend with MS (multiple sclerosis) (http://www.quiltviews.com/my-quilt-story-lori-hiedeman). Now, here’s the rest of the story. “I [Read More]
Free – Wavy Windows Bag by Pauline Ineson
You are sure to get compliments galore when you carry this stylish bag designed by Pauline Ineson. It features a zipper placket along the top that gives it a professional look and keeps the bag contents secure. The inset is fun to make and you’ll learn to make [Read More]
